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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Photography Glossary

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was introduced 12 months later than the FX48 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M530 matches up versus the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FX48

 M530 FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Kodak M530

 FX48 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FX48

 M530 FX48 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M530 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M530 versus Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M530 vs the FX48.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and FX48.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern M530 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic FX48
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $110 $325